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Carrier profile · USDOT 972837 · MC644262 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Richard Lee Capps

DBA Capps Auto Towing · Hendersonville, NC · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2001
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding Materials+9 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (828) 692-5842
5
Power units
5
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
150K
Annual miles
25 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 3.33 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC644262
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Apr 12, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Employers Mutual Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
5
Power units
5
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
3
Trailers owned
5
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceOilfield EquipmentMeatRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
150,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
972837
MC / docket
MC-644262
Legal name
Richard Lee Capps
DBA
Capps Auto Towing
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 15, 2001
Last MCS-150
Jul 29, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
5 (3)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Richard Lee Capps's USDOT number?

Richard Lee Capps's USDOT number is 972837 and its docket number is MC644262.

Is Richard Lee Capps authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Richard Lee Capps's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Richard Lee Capps's fleet?

5 power units and 5 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 29, 2025.

What insurance does Richard Lee Capps carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Employers Mutual Casualty Co..

Where is Richard Lee Capps located?

Richard Lee Capps is located at 1616 Georgia Ave, Hendersonville, NC, 28739. Phone: (828) 692-5842.

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